You are invited to sign our Guest Book at the church entrance and to fill out a pew card and place it in the offering plate. We would like to get to know you better, and all are invited to enjoy fellowship and refreshments at the Lemonade Stand hosted by Jane Deane on the front lawn following Worship.

Ushers: Ted Call, Jerry Flansburg, Arnie March, Glenn Warren

Greeter(s): Jim and Bonnie Dunham

Preschool Nursery facility is available downstairs.

CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP

Prelude Allegretto non troppo, op. 116, no. 1 Albert Renaud

Welcome and Announcements

Call to Worship (Responsive) Based on Psalms 66

Shout with joy to God, all the earth! Sing the glory of his name;

make his praise glorious! Say to God, “How awesome are your deeds!

So great is your power that your enemies cringe before you.
All the earth bows down to you; they sing praise to you,

they sing praise to your name.
Come and see what God has done,

how awesome his works on man’s behalf!
Praise our God, O people, let the sound of his praise be heard;

he has preserved our lives and kept our feet from slipping.
You, Lord, are worthy of glory and praise!
Shout with joy to God, all the earth!

*Hymn of Praise #62 Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
Morning Prayer

Song of Submission and Confession (Video)

Prayer for Illumination and Scripture Lesson Hosea 11:1-11 (p. 642)

Message "A Magnificent Love"

Prayer of Thanks

In Preparation for Communion (Video)

Sacrament of Communion

*Hymn #632 The Lord's Prayer

Pastoral Prayer

Presentation of Tithes and Offerings/Offertory Modéré Charles Gounod

*Doxology, #809

Prayer of Blessing

Hymn of Devotion and Reassurance #622 What a Friend We Have in Jesus

*Benediction, Blessing, and Response Hymn My Friends May you Go in Grace

My friends, may you grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior.

My friends, may you grow in grace, and in the knowledge of Jesus Christ.

To God be the glory, now and forever, now and forever, amen. (2x)

Postlude Choral, op. 37, no. 4 Joseph Jongen

Kindly pick up your mid-year contribution statement

now available on the back table of the sanctuary.

Statements are in alphabetical order for your convenience.

~A Special Thank You to the Congregation!~

Susan Lamont sends her sincere thanks and appreciation for the generosity of the Kinderhook Reformed Church during her difficult time. Again, THANK YOU!

* Coins for Compassion Boxes

may be placed in the offering plate on any Sunday. *

Seeking Singers for

Community Church Choir

Rehearsal Place:

St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Valatie, NY

Rehearsal Start Date:

Sunday, August 11, 2013

Rehearsal Start Time: 12:30 pm

We’re seeking singers for a one-time Community Church Choir event. This choir will be part of a Christian Music Night that will be held the Valatie Community Theater on September 7, 2013, at 8:00 pm. Additional Christian music will be performed by other groups that night, so our community choir members will be both participants and audience.

The community church choir will be Soprano-Alto-Tenor-Bass (SATB) in format and will be directed by Edward (Ted) Fiebke, choir-director at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church. The first rehearsal will begin on Sunday, August 11, 2013, at 12:30 pm, and will be held in the choir loft at St. Luke’s Church. Additional rehearsal dates and times will be planned at that time.

The goal? Simply to have a time of singing, fellowship and fun. After each rehearsal, refreshments will be provided. For questions, please feel free to contact Ted Fiebke by phone - (518) 794-7799 or by email - efiebke@toolivenurse.com

~MINI-MARKET AND CHICKEN BARBECUE AUGUST 10~
Cleaning out your attic or storage unit? Had a garage sale and now have items not sold? Should have had a sale but did not? The Reformed Dutch Church of Schodack at Muitzeskill is still accepting items for its annual Mini-Market through Tuesday evening of this coming week, and any donations may be left in the Muitzeskill church’s pavilion. The Mini-Market will open this coming Saturday, August 10, at 9 a.m., and Chicken Barbecue (no reservations required, take-out or eat in the pavilion) will be served beginning at 4 p.m. Cost of the barbecue is $10 for adults and $5 for kids under 12.

KRC GUIDED TOURS

The church will opened for guided tours from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday mornings beginning August 3 through October 12. If you are willing to volunteer as a tour guide, help-sheets for noting points of interest within the sanctuary, recording the number of visitors, and opening and closing the church building are available to assist you in providing this outreach ministry. If this appeals to you as a way to serve the Lord, please contact Jane Deane, 758-7051.

~PLEASE NOTE THESE DATES~

SEPTEMBER 8 Last Sunday of joint summer Worship Services

9:00 am - Communion Worship Service

10:30 am – Brunch and Consistory Ministry Reports

SEPTEMBER 15 8:30 am - Early Worship Service Resumes

10:00 am - Worship Service

Children’s Sunday School Resumes

"THE OLDE DUTCH AND SUCH" CRAFTS GROUP meets on Fridays at 9:30 a.m. in the main floor classroom opposite the church office. We are creating new plans and new items for the 2013 KRC Bazaar, and OUR GROUP IS NOW LOOKING FOR OLD TEACUPS WITH SAUCERS, AND FOR SMALL DECORATIVE MASON JARS (lids not needed) TO USE IN MAKING SOY CANDLES.
We are still very much in need of new members and new ideas. Last year’s preparation workshops were full of fun, laughter, and good fellowship, and the bazaar was a huge success. We warmly welcome you to join us in our efforts to make this year’s even better!

If you are willing to reserve Saturday, October 5, 2013 on your calendar for participating in the ministry of packaging 10,000 meals for the Stop Hunger Now Meal Packaging Program at Ghent Reformed Church, please sign on the sheet provided on the back table. The event will begin at 10:00 a.m. with a short time of devotions, followed by a brief gathering to learn about world hunger and the true blessings we have in our small community. Lunch is at noon, and the meal packaging process, which should take only about an hour and a half, will begin at 1:00 pm.

YOU ARE INVITED TO PICK FROM THE BACK TABLE:

● General Synod Update from Tom De Vries, RCA General Secretary

● Information on the reopening this coming fall of Faith Christian Academy, Pre-school through Grade 12, administered by the Calvary Assembly of God Church in Stottville

SEA TO SEA - BIKE RIDE TO END POVERTY
Rev. Joanna Tipple, former pastor at the Livingston Memorial Church in Linlithgo, is participating in a 3900 mile, 9-week bicycle ride which began June 21 in Los Angeles, and will end in New York City. Hosted by the Reformed Church in America, Partners Worldwide, and the Christian Reformed World Relief Committee/World Renew - an agency of the Christian Reformed Church in North America - the ride endeavors to raise awareness of poverty and respond to the need. Joanna will commit to raising $5,000, and is appealing to friends and relatives for pledges and prayers. You can donate to help her reach her personal goal at http://www.seatosea.kintera.org Additional information about Sea-to-Sea may be found on the back table.

Many KRC family and friends have, in the past, provided cut flowers for the pulpit in celebration of an anniversary or birthday, in honor of a special day or event, and in loving memory of family and friends who have passed away. During the summer months, those of you who are gardeners are invited to arrange and display your own garden flowers on a Sunday of your choice. If you are interested in providing flowers for a particular Sunday, please contact Dawn, 758-7564.

Weight Watchers will have an OPEN HOUSE on Friday, August 16th, at 9:30 am at KRC in our Fellowship Room. Come and see what Weight Watchers is all about; there will be no charge, and Weight Watchers refreshments will be served. The new Weight Watchers session will begin on Friday, September 6th. If anyone has any questions, please call the church office or Dawn Van Buren.

KRC’s 2013 Consistory members; KRC’s administrative ministries, chairpersons, and supporting members.
those who do not know Christ, or who are struggling in their faith;
KRC programs & projects and those planning & administering them: adult and children’s Sunday School; KRC’s youth; VBS; small group ministries; adult Bible studies; Community Prayer Group; outreach programs
our state and national leaders, that God will grant them the leadership skills, wisdom, and the personal protection needed to govern effectively and safely.
The country of South Africa as it faces the failing health of Nelson Mandela.
our missionaries: Dave and Char Alexander; Perry Jones and Capital City Rescue Mission, Alex and Fran Knauss, Maureen Menard, Dick and Carolyn Otterness, Brian and Bea Post, Seth and Melissa Rogati, Betty Ann Stedwell.
our children sponsored through Compassion or other agencies..
our military men & women, that they may know God’s presence and protection.
families and friends of our military troops and victims of warfare, terrorism, misunderstanding, and violence worldwide, that they may be blessed with God’s peace and the reassuring knowledge that he is in control.
those, especially children, suffering violence; exploitation; neglect; family hostility.
families and friends grieving the loss of loved ones, especially: those grieving the loss of Joel Alan; Natalie & children grieving the loss of husband and father.
Peter, just retired, now diagnosed with terminal cancer and given 1 month to live. Remember also his wife, Carol, dealing with this devastating news.
Nancy Baker's mom, Vicki Metzger, much improved after being hospitalized last Monday with congestive heart failure and other life-threatening issues. Many thanks for all of your prayers, and please continue to pray for Vicki's full recovery.
The O'Neil family, with both father and son dealing with multiple heath issues.
Carol, Diane Morgan's cousin, who has regressed and is again legally blind in one eye. Pray that additional treatments will help to reverse this condition.
Dan McNeil, awaiting the results of a throat biopsy.
others awaiting test results or surgery; recovering from surgery, injury, or illness; chronically ill; or in hospice care: Liz Carroll; Martha, friend of Noreen Dick; Jeannie Dunbar; Joe McCormick; Mary Ann Holmes; Craig Johnson; Joan Clause; Haley Hickman’s grandfather; Kevin; Debbie; Sue; Jean; Rose; Paul Varga; Barb; Blanche Rogers; Florence Rivera; Maureen Mooney; Nancy Swinyard; Laurie (Dunham) Maul; Jan; Faity Tuttle; Sara Schubert; Bea Post; Ruth Edge.
those battling or recovering from cancer, especially Mary Ann; Tom Kennedy; Jane Deane’s sister-in-law; Charlie Roppolo; Barbette Leclair; Paul Varga’s friend; John Warren; Patti and Diane; Uncle Tony; Jack; Guinda (LaHaie) Derrico; Jill Shpur; Rosanne; Connie; Helen Drumm; Sal Alessi; Tom Saulpaugh; Donna Scalera.
those facing challenges, conflicts, difficult decisions: the Richard Family; the Crawford Family; Jonathan, dealing with difficult personal issues; Olivia, that God will give her peace and guidance; Paul, that God will give him wisdom, determination, and peace in making and carrying out difficult decisions; the Royce Family; the Schuberts attempting to sell John’s mother’s home in Troy; Libby Little.
those caring for the elderly, displaced, disabled, or ill, especially Diane Morgan.
residence-bound members, Murray Leonardson, Mike Rivera, Gordie Van Buren.

REMEMBER TO THANK & PRAISE GOD FOR

Pastor Rudy Visser, a Spirit-filled minister and leader of vision.
all who serve KRC Ministries by meeting regularly, setting goals, preparing recommendations, and working together to complete projects and responsibilities.
Claudia March’s friend, Karen, who is 1-year addiction-free.
Safe experiences and travels for William and Thomas Carroll, recently in West Virginia attending a Scout Jamboree.
Carly Rippel, able to speak in her normal voice after a long period of recovery.
Recent tests returning negative for John Bosquet-Morra.
His blessings of family, friends, and all the provisions for our basic life needs.
the wonderful ways God shows his love to us, especially during difficult times.
those men and women who have served or are now serving our country, & those who have sacrificed their well-being and lives for the peace & liberties we enjoy

Regular updates are needed on the progress or condition of all individuals on our prayer and praise lists, especially those whose names are in bold type. Please forward this information, as well as new praise and prayer requests, to krc@fairpoint.net or call Paul at 859-4158. If you are not on our email prayer list, and would like to receive prayer and praise requests through email, contact Paul to have your address added. If you do not have email, contact Jane Smith, 758-6442, to be put on the phone prayer chain.

MANY THANKS AND BLESSINGS TO THE KRC FAMILY FOR THEIR GENEROSITY IN SUPPORT OF THE VALATIE FOOD PANTRY. Foods that are always popular and needed are evaporated milk; coffee; sugar; boxed cereals; pancake mix; syrup; jelly; canned meats, fruits, and vegetables; spaghetti sauce; pasta; mac & cheese; dinner helpers; apple sauce; juice; cake & brownie mixes. Donations may be placed in the collection containers available in the front and side entryways of the church.